Pwe steering

Ian currie

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Hi just like to let people know ,electric powersteering has been successfully installed into my dads series 1 p6 2000 score 1967 year. Drove it back from Bolton today and over the moon as it means dad can finally drive his p6.
As far as I know this is a first, if wrong please let me know. Cheers
 
I've seen it done on a P6 before, although I don't think it was on this forum. It's the way moderns work their PAS, and gets around the need to change the steering box, and fit and drive the pump.
I'd be interested to see some pics of the installation.
 
Yes, aftermarket electric assistance. I works well when there's no other option but there is a big downside (even more so in the V8).

The power box as well is providing servo assistance also is far higher geared meaning you no longer have to twirl the wheel so much. This is a big factor in a P6 not feeling as modern and agile as more recent cars. IMHO the factory PAS is a far better option if you can make it to work which admittedly is not as easy in the 4 cyl car. The 4 pot is 3.9 turns lock to lock, the V8 4.5 turn and the PAS box is 3.25. That's a massive difference.

By way of reference, it's 2.7 on the SD1 and on a Golf VI 2.6, which is one reason an SD1 feels more modern than a P6 despite the simpler mechanics.

On the plus side, electric assistance is far more efficient - it only draws current while working rather than pumping fluid all the time - which is why modern vehicle use electric systems for economy - they are also lighter, more compact and easier to package.
 
I've seen it done on a P6 before, although I don't think it was on this forum. It's the way moderns work their PAS, and gets around the need to change the steering box, and fit and drive the pump.
I'd be interested to see some pics of the installation.
Thanks for reply I will get some picks later
 
Yes, aftermarket electric assistance. I works well when there's no other option but there is a big downside (even more so in the V8).

The power box as well is providing servo assistance also is far higher geared meaning you no longer have to twirl the wheel so much. This is a big factor in a P6 not feeling as modern and agile as more recent cars. IMHO the factory PAS is a far better option if you can make it to work which admittedly is not as easy in the 4 cyl car. The 4 pot is 3.9 turns lock to lock, the V8 4.5 turn and the PAS box is 3.25. That's a massive difference.

By way of reference, it's 2.7 on the SD1 and on a Golf VI 2.6, which is one reason an SD1 feels more modern than a P6 despite the simpler mechanics.

On the plus side, electric assistance is far more efficient - it only draws current while working rather than pumping fluid all the time - which is why modern vehicle use electric systems for economy - they are also lighter, more compact and easier to package.
Reply thanks for reply you have great knowledge cheers
 
I've seen it done on a P6 before, although I don't think it was on this forum. It's the way moderns work their PAS, and gets around the need to change the steering box, and fit and drive the pump.
I'd be interested to see some pics of the installation.
I've seen it done on a P6 before, although I don't think it was on this forum. It's the way moderns work their PAS, and gets around the need to change the steering box, and fit and drive the pump.
I'd be interested to see some pics of the installation.
Keep trying to send image but says image to large
 
It's been done a few times, but remains rare. Personally, I've never found the 2000 a problem without power steering. It also depends on the size of tyre being used.
 
Hi just like to let people know ,electric powersteering has been successfully installed into my dads series 1 p6 2000 score 1967 year. Drove it back from Bolton today and over the moon as it means dad can finally drive his p6.
As far as I know this is a first, if wrong please let me know. Cheers
Hi Ian, does the glove box still fit, not worried about inside box but does the cover still fit. thanks Dennis
 
Is this about electric assistance directly onto the column shaft, or just an electric pump suppling hydraulic pressure? This last would be nice, partly to cleanup the engine bay a bit, and partly to only draw power when needed. The utubes on using Volvo pumps show them needing a 70A fuse...?
 
The maximum working current of a Discovery Sport / E-Pace electric power rack is 90 amps.
Electric hydraulic pump power steering was popular at one time. Early BWM Mini’s, and Renault Clio are a good source for used pump units.
 
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